One stop booking for New Oriental Express, official ticket purchase methods and practical booking guide

How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury train? The New Oriental Express tourist train can only be booked through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
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💡 Key Information:What is the New Oriental Express?
The New Oriental Express is not an ordinary train, but a luxury tourist train that combines “train + hotel + attractions + meals” into one.
Product Nature:It is a packaged tourism product launched jointly by the railway department and travel agencies, and tickets cannot be purchased separately on platforms like 12306.
Core Experience:You will stay in a private cabin with an en-suite bathroom, enjoying the rhythm of “sightseeing by day, traveling by night,” saving you the hassle of constantly changing hotels.
How to Register:Registration must be done through a travel agency, and a tourism contract must be signed.
🗺 ️ Route Overview:Explore Xinjiang in One Go
This route starts and ends in Urumqi, connecting the highlights of Xinjiang, and is mainly divided into two versions:
Itinerary at a Glance (Summer Version · 14 Days)
D01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
D02:Urumqi – New Oriental Express – Koktokay – New Oriental Express – Altay
D03:Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Village
D04:Hemu – Kanas
D05:Kanas – Chonghur -五彩滩 – New Oriental Express train
D06:Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Yining

🚂 Want to handle the registration and ticket booking for the New Oriental Express all at once, but worried about complicated procedures and unofficial channels? Don’t worry—this practical guide will walk you through every step from consultation to boarding, making your trip easy.D07:Yining – Nalati Grassland
D08:Nalati Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak
D09:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa Grand Canyon – New Oriental Express train
D10:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Scenic Area – Tashkurgan County
D11:Tashkurgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
D12:Kashgar – Turpan – New Oriental Express train
D13:Turpan – Urumqi
D14:Urumqi – Departure
October Southern Xinjiang Itinerary (11 Days)
D01:Depart from various locations to gather in Urumqi
D02:Train to Turpan – Jiaohe Ancient City – Karez Irrigation System – Grape Manor, evening train to Ruoqiang
D03:Milan Ruins – Loulan Museum – Loulan Park – Ruoqiang Red Date Picking, evening train to Hotan
D04:Arrive in Hotan in the morning – Hotan Tuan Cheng – Yurungkash River Treasure Hunting – Grape Corridor – King Walnut Tree – Yotkan Ancient City Night View
D05:Train to Shache – Yarkent Khan Palace – Amannisahan Mausoleum, then to Kashgar
D06:Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, return to Kashgar
D07:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Folk Houses, evening train to Kuqa

💡 Key Information: What is the New Oriental Express?D08:Arrive in Kuqa in the morning, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa Royal Palace, Restan Old Street, Qiuci Alley
D09:To Luntai, Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest, evening train to Urumqi
D10:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi Farewell Dinner
D11:Urumqi – Departure
💰 Price Description
Prices for this route vary by departure date and cabin type, as follows:
Summer Version Prices
May 6, May 14
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 custom cars):59,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars):54,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars):49,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
June 1, June 30
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 custom cars):67,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars):62,999 RMB/person

The New Oriental Express is not an ordinary train, but a luxury tourist train that combines “train + hotel + attractions + meals” into one.Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars):56,999 RMB/person

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Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
June 11, June 25
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 custom cars):69,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars):63,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars):58,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
September 3
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 custom cars):71,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars):65,999 RMB/person
Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars):59,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:30,000 RMB/person
October Southern Xinjiang Version Prices
October 15, October 25
Zungui Gold Diamond (3 custom cars):44,999 RMB/person
Xiyue Gold Diamond (4 custom cars):39,999 RMB/person

Product Nature: It is a packaged tourism product launched jointly by the railway department and travel agencies, and tickets cannot be purchased separately on platforms like 12306.Boyue Gold Diamond (5 custom cars):36,999 RMB/person
Third and Fourth Person:20,000 RMB/person
> 📌 Friendly Reminder
> The above are reference prices; actual costs may vary depending on travel dates, berth selection, and promotional policies. Please confirm the final price with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service when registering, and the signed tourism contract shall prevail.
📝 How to Register
You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service through the following methods for consultation and registration:
Consultation Hotline:181-3962-2229
WeChat Consultation:181-3962-2229
When communicating, it is recommended to prepare the following information in advance so that customer service can quickly match you with a suitable plan:
Planned travel month
Preferred route (Summer Northern Xinjiang / Southern Xinjiang)
Number of travelers and approximate age structure
Budget range
📋 Cost and Service Description
Included Items

Core Experience: You will stay in a private cabin with an en-suite bathroom, enjoying the rhythm of “sightseeing by day, traveling by night,” saving you the hassle of constantly changing hotels.Transportation:New Oriental Express train seat, tourist bus within Xinjiang.
Accommodation:Hotels or characteristic lodging listed in the itinerary (usually twin standard rooms).
Meals:Group meals and train meals as indicated in the itinerary.
Tickets:First admission tickets to listed attractions and internal scenic area transportation.
Services:Full-tour guide service, travel agency liability insurance.
Excluded Items
Round-trip transportation costs to and from Urumqi (airfare/train tickets).
(If you request a single room for one person).
Personal expenses and self-funded activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional costs incurred due to force majeure (e.g., weather, policies, etc.).
> 📌 Friendly Reminder
> For specific included and excluded items, please refer to the formal tourism contract signed with the travel agency.
📌 Practical Tips and Notes
Document Preparation:Please be sure to bring your original valid ID documents when traveling. If the itinerary involves high-altitude areas, a border pass may be required—consult the travel agency for details.
Clothing Preparation:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, it is recommended to bring a light jacket or lightweight down coat. Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, lip balm, and other sun-protection and moisturizing items are essential.
Itinerary Changes:In case of severe weather, road closures, or scenic area capacity restrictions, the travel agency may negotiate with you to adjust the order of the itinerary or substitute sightseeing methods to ensure a smooth journey and experience.
Health and Safety:Travelers with underlying conditions such as cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases must inform the travel agency at registration and carry regular medications. When at scenic areas, follow the rules and avoid taking risks.
2026 New Oriental Express Xinjiang luxury tourist train ticket booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase